Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, 1-Heavy

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Outdoor work environment

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Mobile Equipment Operator to support highway and bridge maintenance statewide in outdoor, physically active conditions. Training is provided; no prior experience is required, with career progression opportunities and a base pay increase after attaining permanent status.

The role involves operating heavy equipment, assisting with construction and repairs, and supporting traffic control and emergency response.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• A valid Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before start date.
• CDL Class A is required before start date for higher level positions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and specialized equipment used in road and bridge maintenance.
• Assist with construction, repair, and upkeep of highways and bridges.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Support traffic control, cleanup, and emergency response activities.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, loading materials, and using hand and power tools.
• Assist or guide lower-level operators as needed.

Tools

Class D Chauffeur’s License

CDL Class A

Job description

About This Job

Section 51 - Structures and Facilities Maintenance

• Weekly Statewide Travel Required***

51/50370958/MEO1H/10.13.26-TJ

• Weekly Statewide Travel Required***

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

Help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe while building a long-term career in public service. This position offers hands-on work, paid training, and opportunities for career growth within DOTD.

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

Mobile Equipment Operators help keep Louisiana’s roads and bridges safe by operating equipment to support maintenance and construction work.

This position offers a 10% base pay increase upon attainment of permanent status (where applicable). No experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression. This is an outdoor, physically active role that may involve varying weather conditions, shift work, night work, overtime, travel, or emergency call-outs depending on assignment.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Depending on assignment and experience level, Mobile Equipment Operators may:

• Operate heavy and specialized equipment used in road and bridge maintenance
• Assist with construction, repair, and upkeep of highways and bridges
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Support traffic control, cleanup, and emergency response activities
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, loading materials, and using hand and power tools
• Assist or guide lower-level operators as needed

This role requires reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions.

Appointment Type:

Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special duty

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Mobile Equipment Operator 1, 2, or 1-Heavy, based on qualifications and agency needs.

Compensation & License Requirements:

Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level. All Levels get an additional $2.00 for every hour worked.

• Mobile Equipment Operator 1-1,284.80/ biweekly. A valid Class “D” Chauffeur’s License is required before start date
• Mobile Equipment Operator 2 -1,374.40/ biweekly. A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date
• Mobile Equipment Operator 1 Heavy- 1,684.00/ biweekly. A valid Class "A" CDL required before start date.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

David Moak
Transportation Operations Manager
[phone]

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

• Insurance Coverage — More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
• Parental Leave — Up to six weeks paid parental leave
• More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave — State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

Retirement — State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others